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LOT 3048

Minor Asia and Levante AR Fractions [10]. Circa 5th-4th century BC.

Ten silver fractions from various mints. (7.66gr total.). [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old UK collection;
From the collection of a London antiquarian.

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LOT 3048

Minor Asia and Levante AR Fractions [10].

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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